Series B & C Companies · Data Governance, Compliance & Threat Modeling
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer for Series B & C Companies
Growth-stage companies raising $15M–$100M and scaling revenue, operations, and team at speed. The Crimson Bench deploys Ivy League-educated fractional Chief Information Security Officers to series b & c companies within 48 hours.
Pain Points a Fractional CISO Solves
- →Revenue predictability and forecasting
- →Org design and headcount planning
- →Financial audit for the first time
- →Enterprise sales motion build-out
What a Fractional CISO Does
- ◆Security posture assessment and risk register development
- ◆SOC 2 Type I and Type II audit preparation and oversight
- ◆ISO 27001 and NIST framework implementation
- ◆Vendor security assessment and third-party risk management
- ◆Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- ◆Security team hiring and managed security service provider (MSSP) oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do series b & c companies hire fractional CISOs?
Growth-stage companies raising $15M–$100M and scaling revenue, operations, and team at speed. A fractional Chief Information Security Officer from The Crimson Bench provides Ivy League-educated C-suite leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire — typically costing $200,000–$450,000+ annually including equity and benefits.
What are the typical pain points a fractional CISO solves for series b & c companies?
Revenue predictability and forecasting. Org design and headcount planning. Financial audit for the first time. Enterprise sales motion build-out.
How quickly can The Crimson Bench deploy a fractional CISO for our series b & c companies?
The Crimson Bench deploys within 48 hours of engagement authorization. No sourcing period. No candidate browsing. An Ivy League-educated Chief Information Security Officer in your first leadership meeting within the first week.
What engagement model works best for series b & c companies?
Most series b & c companies start with our Advisory Retainer ($4,000/month, 2 sessions/month) or Scale-Up Fractional ($7,500/month, 1 day/week) — then scale up as the engagement deepens. Given the typical revenue range of $5M–$50M ARR for series b & c companies, the Advisory Retainer or Scale-Up tier is most common.
The Crimson Bench · Est. 2002 · Founded in New York City
Deploy a Fractional CISO for Your Series B & C Companies
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